U.S. Embassy in Albania

Overview

Notarial services are for all nationalities and are by appointment only. Normally the document to be notarized is for use within the United States, although there may be exceptions. If you have multiple documents to be notarized, you should only make one appointment. You need to pay at least 72 hours before your appointment using Pay.gov. The fee is $50 USD per notary signature by the consular officer. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

 What to Do Before Your Appointment

• Fill out your document completely—except for your signature.
• Know what you’re signing. We can’t explain or interpret the document for you.
• Include all names, dates, and places in the document ahead of time.
• Bring every page of the document, not just the signature page.
• Leave the signature blank—you’ll sign it in front of the Consular Officer.
• Clearly mark where you and the notary should sign. We can’t guide you on this.

 On the day of your appointment, you must:

• Bring the complete, unsigned documents to be notarized. Even if there are pages that do not require signature or seals, you must present the entire packet.
• Bring valid photo ID (passport U.S. or foreign, U.S. driver’s license, military ID, or foreign ID).
• Need witnesses? You must bring them yourself and list their names when booking.  Consular staff cannot act as witnesses.
• No blank or incomplete documents—we won’t be able to notarize them.
• Bring your pay.gov payment confirmation. No cash, checks, credit card or other payment methods accepted.

Please note:  All other electronic devices (e.g. Smart glasses, tablets, or laptops) and weapons (pocket knives, etc.) are not allowed inside embassy premises and will not be held by the embassy guards. Please leave these items at home.

Examples of Notarial Services Performed At No Charge

DS-3053: To notarize a DS-3053 Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport To a Minor Under Age 16 (PDF, 345K), please review the instructions listed on the form, the information fields that must be completed, and bring your original, valid, government-issued photo ID as well as a photocopy of both sides. As the U.S. Department of State requires that this form be notarized, this service is performed free of charge.

Power of Attorney (in conjunction with U.S. passport applications): When both parents are unable to be personally present to apply for a minor’s U.S. passport, and they wish to designate a third party to do so, they may sign a power of attorney (POA) before a notary public. This POA must contain specific data fields; see a sample.  Note that photocopies of both sides of each parents’ original, valid, government-issued photo ID must be included with the POA. As the U.S. Department of State requires that this form be notarized, this service is performed free of charge.

At the Direct Request of a U.S. Municipal, State or Federal Entity

At the Direct Request of a Foreign Government